# N306FD: 2023 Bell Textron Canada 505

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bell Textron Canada 505](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-textron-canada-505) (registry code 1182166, 5 seats)
- Engine: [Safran ARRIUS-2R](https://openairdocs.org/engine/safran-arrius-2r) (registry code 59992)
- Data sheets: [TCDS R00008RD](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00008RD) (Bell Textron Canada Limited), [TCDS E34NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E34NE) (Safran Helicopter Engines S.A.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 65520
- Year built: 2023
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: July 6, 2023
- Certificate issued: January 30, 2024
- Expires: January 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A3361D
- Registered owners: [City Of Los Angeles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20LOS%20ANGELES), [Los Angeles Fire Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOS%20ANGELES%20FIRE%20DEPARTMENT)
- Location: [Van Nuys, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Van%20Nuys)
- Owner type: Government
- Owner's area on the map: 34.1975° N, 118.4890° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 91406, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=306FD
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N306FD

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 18 in force

### Matched by airframe (Bell Textron Canada 505)

- [AD 2026-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-18-10): Rotorcraft tail boom · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Oct 22, 2026
- [AD 2026-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-02): Tail rotor system · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Sep 10, 2026
- [AD 2026-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-15-06): Vertical stabilizer structure · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Sep 3, 2026
- [AD 2026-05-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-51): Equipment/furnishings · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Apr 16, 2026
- [AD 2025-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-22-03): Equipment/Furnishings · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Nov 20, 2025
- [AD 2025-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-18-10): Engine Fuel/Oil Cooler · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Sep 25, 2025
- [AD 2025-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-01): Auto Flight System · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective May 13, 2025
- [AD 2024-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-15-10): Fuel Storage · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Oct 21, 2024
- [AD 2023-12-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-12-26): Engine fuel and control · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Jul 21, 2023
- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2022-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-24-08): Main Rotor Control · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Dec 6, 2022
- [AD 2022-04-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-06): Main Rotor Control · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Apr 4, 2022
- [AD 2021-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-01): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Textron Canada 505 with STC SR09758DS. Effective Dec 28, 2021
- [AD 2021-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-12): Instrument Panel · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Oct 13, 2021
- [AD 2021-11-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-19): Fuselage Main, Structure · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Jul 16, 2021
- [AD 2021-05-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-52): Main Rotor Control · Bell Textron Canada 505
- [AD 2020-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-19-05): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505. Effective Oct 8, 2020

### Matched by engine (Safran ARRIUS-2R)

- [AD 2023-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-24-09): Engine Indicating System · Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2R. Effective Jan 17, 2024

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2025-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-06-51) (historical): Equipment/furnishings · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Apr 25, 2025
- [AD 2024-02-55](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-02-55) (historical): plates/skin · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Mar 14, 2024
- [AD 2021-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-04) (historical): Engine fuel and control · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Jan 13, 2022
- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2021-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-06-06) (historical): Main Rotor Control · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Mar 31, 2021

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N306FD.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N306FD.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2024FA0000944](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000944), Dec 6, 2024: SKID. FAILED. SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2024FA0000841](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000841), Nov 15, 2024: SKID. BROKEN. LEFT HAND SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.

## Service difficulty reports on N306FD not matched to an aircraft (3)

They name N306FD, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR ULXR2020040200000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ULXR2020040200000), Mar 31, 2020: THROTTLE CABLE. FAILED. THROTTLE CABLE FAILED ON STARTUP CAUSING ENGINE OVER-TEMP.
- [SDR ULXR2009022580899](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ULXR2009022580899), Feb 25, 2009: MODULE. INOPERATIVE. AUTO REIGNITION SYS DID NOT TEST ON PREFLIGHT INSP. REPLACED AUTO REIGNITION MODULE AND CORRECTED PROBLEM. CAUSE OF FAILURE INSIDE BOX IS UNKNOWN.
- [SDR VE32003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VE32003F00000), Jul 3, 2003: WIRE HARNESS. BURNED. HELICOPTER WAS BEING GROUND RUN AFTER A MAIN DRIVESHAFT REPACK. THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE PROPAGATED ABOUT 4 INCHES ALONG THE HARNESS 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (32)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Bell Textron Canada 505)

- [STC SR11256DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11256DS): Installation of 2nd GIA. Bell Textron Inc
- [STC SR04842NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04842NY): Installation of RMCI Inc. Expandable Rotorcraft Diagnostic System (XRDS). Sterling Helicopter
- [STC SR11896AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11896AC): Installation of EMS equipment sled and equipment mount provision. HELIFAB
- [STC SR11253DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11253DS): Installation of Auxiliary Fuel System. Bell Textron Inc
- [STC SR00147IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00147IB): Installation of the Heli-Utility-Basket. Dart Aerospace
- [STC SR02774SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02774SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc
- [STC SR04567AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04567AT): Installation of Crew and Cabin Floor Protectors. Helifab East LLC
- [STC SR02804LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02804LA): Installation of Airfilm Utility Mount. Airfilm Camera Systems
- [STC SR04522NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04522NY): Installation of an Accessory Fitting. AeroBrigham LLC
- [STC SR04691NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04691NY): Installation of the Cabin Floor Protection Kit. Alpine Aerotech LP
- [STC SR01961WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01961WI): Installation of a Garmin GFC 600H Flight Control System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SR11249DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11249DS): Installation of Flitestep. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR11244DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11244DS): Installation of Expanded Instrument Panel. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR11246DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11246DS): Installation of Accessories Package. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09758DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09758DS): Installation of an S-TEC HeliSAS Stability Augmentation System / Autopilot. S-TEC Corporation
- [STC SR11243DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11243DS): Installation of Expanded Avionics Shelf. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR04387NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04387NY): Installation of the Skidtubes. Dart Aerospace Ltd
- [STC SR11242DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11242DS): Installation of Avionics Rain Shield. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09899AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09899AC): Installation of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible Lighting System. Aero Dynamix Inc
- [STC SR04355CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04355CH): Installation of Med-Pac 505 EMS-Lite RC505 Medical Unit. Med-Pac Inc
- [STC SR11239DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11239DS): Installation of High Skid Landing Gear. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR11238DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11238DS): Installation of Nightscanner. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09618RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09618RC): Installation of Headliner. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR11237DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11237DS): Installation of Tinted Windows. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR04158NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04158NY): Upgrade for Bell 505 VIP interiors P/N 685J0000X001001. Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A
- [STC SR04133NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04133NY): Installation of Emergency Float System. Dart Aerospace Ltd
- [STC SR04124NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04124NY): Installation of Bear Paw kits. Alpine Aerotech LP
- [STC SR04120NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04120NY): Installation of the Bearpaws. Dart Aerospace Ltd
- [STC SR09616RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09616RC): Installation of Floor Protectors. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09615RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09615RC): Installation of Cargo Mirror Kit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09612RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09612RC): Installation of a Cowling Access Door Kit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09613RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09613RC): Installation of an Automatic Door Opener Kit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc

## Related

- Other Bell Textron Canada 505 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-textron-canada-505/aircraft.md
- The Safran ARRIUS-2R engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/safran-arrius-2r.md

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